Seahawks QB Russell Wilson agrees to contract extension

The extension is for four years and $87.6 million. The deal includes a $31 million signing bonus and an estimated $60 million in guaranteed money. Wilson confirmed the four year extension on his Twitter account.

Wilson has one Super Bowl win and has thrown for 72 touchdowns with 26 interceptions in his three-year career.

Report: Seahawks, Russell Wilson not close on deal

Wilson is scheduled to make $1.54 million this season. The two sides reportedly won't negotiate past the start of training camp. The deadline of the July 30 start of camp means that talks should accelerate over the next two weeks.

QB Russell Wilson reiterates desire to stay with Seahawks

by Elliott Smith | Staff Writer

(6/29/2015)Quarterback Russell Wilson, whose contract status has developed into one of the offseason's major storylines, said that despite the issue with his deal, he still wants to remain with the Seahawks.

"The rest will work out. The contract will work itself out. I'm excited about it and excited to hopefully be a Seattle Seahawk for a really, really long time," Wilson said during a football camp. "So, that's the goal."

Wilson is slated to play out the final year of his rookie contract in 2015, making $1.54 million, a figure wildly below market value for a player who has been to back-to-back Super Bowls.

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson insured against injury this year

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(6/19/2015)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson hopes he plays this season under a new, more lucrative contract. But caution has trumped hope.

Wilson confirmed that he has taken out an insurance policy in case he gets badly hurt during the final year of his rookie deal that will pay him a comparatively meager $1.5 million.

"That's just being smart," Wilson told the Tacoma News Tribune. "If I do have to play this season (without a new contract), that's just being smart. That's all that is, really. I think that's the right thing to do."

Wilson added that negotiations that extend into the season will not distract him from maximizing his performance. Pete Carroll can certainly see the possibility of talks taking place during the year.

"I don't care how long we keep working," he said. "Whatever it takes, to do the right thing. ... That's why we are working."

(6/9/2015)Mark Rodgers, the agent for Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, issued a 16-page letter to the club explaining his position on contract negotiations between Wilson and the Seahawks, as first reported by the NFL Network.

Wilson is slated to play out the final year of his rookie contract in 2015, making $1.54 million. Rodgers previously started in a radio interview that Wilson is content to wait and see what happens after the season.

"Russell is under contract with the Seahawks," Rodgers said, per ESPN.com. "He absolutely would be fine playing his fourth year under the contract he signed coming out and then moving on from there. I don't feel any particular crunch on time or any real particular deadlines."

Wilson added to the point, saying he isn't necessarily rushing to make a decision on his future past this season.

"I'm prepared for that 100 percent if that's the case," Wilson said about the final year of his contract. "I want to be here for a long time. I just have to get ready to play. I love the game, and I love being out here with these guys. Ultimately, I just take it one day at a time and see where it takes me."

Seahawks talking extension with Bobby Wagner, Russell Wilson

by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com

(6/8/2015)The Seahawks have begun negotiations with linebacker Bobby Wagner on a contract extension, NFL.com reported. Wagner is scheduled to make $977,427 this year, the last season of his rookie contract.

The team is still attempting to extend quarterback Russell Wilson, who will also complete his rookie contract. The two talks are somewhat related, since the team will only be able to tag one of the two players, if extensions aren't reached.

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson embraces huge target that is Jimmy Graham

Wilson is already building a relationship with the 6-foot-7 Graham in order to find the perfect spots to throw him the ball. So far in organized team activities, the perfect spot has been anywhere.

“Throwing to him is easy,” Wilson said.

Graham, one of the premier targets at tight end, knows it will take a lot of repetition for him and Wilson to eventually get on the same page, but doesn't doubt that the duo will put up big numbers this season.

“That stuff takes time,” Graham said, “but honestly me and Russ have been on kind of this accelerated learning curve. He just gets it up and gives you an opportunity to be great. We’ll be keep working on that, and we’ll be just fine come the season, because that’s a big thing. That’s all about the connection, that’s all about knowing what each other is going to do and what each other likes.”

The Seahawks ranked 20th in the league last year in redzone efficiency, one thing that Graham's size and Wilson's decision-making will dramatically improve.

“That may be one of the biggest things, just the size we have down there when things start to get tight,” offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said.

Russell Wilson's agent: Contract talks 'encouraging'

by Ruben Palacios | Staff Writer

(5/28/2015)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has greatly outplayed his rookie contract and the two sides have been working on negotiations for some time. Mark Rodgers, his agent, has a positive outlook on the talks, per The Seattle Times.

“I would characterize our talks as ongoing, fluid, robust at times, thoughtful,” Rodgers said. “And we’ve made progress. I would characterize them as positive and encouraging.”

Wilson's agent, Mark Rodgers, said that his client is prepared to play this season without a new deal despite the ongoing negotiations.

“There really are no deadlines,’’ Rodgers said. "Financially, we planned long-term for him to play for the $1.5 million dollars (in 2015). So there isn’t any expectation of additional money coming in from the Seattle Seahawks this coming year.’’

Wilson threw for 3,475 yards with 20 touchdowns last season, leading the Seahawks to their second-consecutive Super Bowl appearance.

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson skips OTA to attend funeral

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(5/26/2015)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is set to skip OTAs, but his absence is not related to his contract situation. He is instead in Florida to represent the team at the funeral of Tammy Meyerson, who served as the mentor for teammate Jimmy Graham, per NFL.com.

Wilson and the Seahawks have reportedly been millions of dollars apart in contract negotiations, but the two parties have not been contentious publicly about their differences.

The offer by the club for an extension to Wilson is believed to be around $80 million. That would put him in the same ballpark with such veteran quarterbacks as Colin Kaepernick and Andy Dalton, but not the veteran elite such as Aaron Rodgers and Ben Roethlisberger.

Wilson has guided Seattle to the Super Bowl in each of the last two years, winning it in 2013. But running back Marshawn Lynch and the defense have generally received much of the credit. Wilson, however, is coming off another strong season in which he completed 63 percent of his passes for 3,475 yards with 20 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

Seahawks GM explains mindset in Russell Wilson negotiations

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(4/16/2015)Seahawks general manager John Schneider has expressed caution in regard to the slow pace of contract negotiations with quarterback Russell Wilson.

"Every negotiation is unique in and of itself and this is no different," Schneider told radio station KIRO. "He's our quarterback. We'd love him to be our quarterback. But the thing is we need to keep as many players together as we possibly can. What I can tell you is that this is the ultimate team sport. We have a track record of rewarding our players that we recognize as core players."

Schneider added that the Seahawks need to "make smart decisions" in working to maintain their winning ways for a long time.

Report: Seahawks making little progress in talks with QB Wilson

Wilson is under contract through 2015, but is considered underpaid in relation to other top-level players at his position. He not only led the team to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances, but he is coming off a season in which he threw for 20 touchdowns and just seven interceptions.

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson not done with two-sport possibility

"You never want to kill the dream of playing two sports," Wilson said. "I would honestly play two sports."

His latest statement regarding playing two sports was made to Bryant Gumbel in an interview that will air on the HBO series Real Sports.

Report: Seahawks' Russell Wilson won't land fully-guaranteed deal

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(3/31/2015)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been in talks to land a contract extension this offseason, and while a large portion of the deal will be guaranteed, the quarterback will not receive a fully-guaranteed contract, NFL.com reports.

CBSSports.com NFL Insider Jason La Canfora reported on March 21 that Wilson and the Seahawks were not close to an agreement. La Canfora also said during the NFL combine that it's possible Wilson plays out his rookie deal with the team. He has a cap hit a little less than $1.7 million in the last year of his rookie contract.

Seahawks not close to a deal with QB Russell Wilson

by Dave Peters | CBSSports.com

(3/21/2015)Although there are reports to the contrary, the Seahawks are not close to a new deal with quarterback Russell Wilson, according to CBSSports.com NFL Insider Jason La Canfora.

Wilson, a third-round selection in 2012, is entering the last year of his rookie contract with the Seahawks. La Canfora wrote during the NFL combine that it could be possible that Wilson plays out his rookie contract.

The 26-year-old has accumulated 9,950 yards passing with 72 touchdowns and 26 interceptions in three seasons played. His 849 yards rushing last season led all quarterbacks.

Seahawks GM: 'No timeline' on Russell Wilson's contract extension

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(2/19/2015)Seahawks general manager John Schneider told reporters during Thursday's combine press conference that there is "no timeline" on Russell Wilson's contract extension, per the Palm Beach Post.

"I've talked to his people, and they know where we're at," Schneider said.

Schneider also indicated last week that he's expecting to find a way to keep his top quarterback on the roster long-term and he is not afraid to do so unconventionally. Wilson, who has one year left on his rookie contract, has led Seattle to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances. Wilson registered 3,475 passing yards, with 20 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2014. He also ran for 849 yards and six touchdowns.

"I think Russell Wilson wants to win championships," Schneider said. "Being a championship caliber team means thinking outside the box a lot of times and we're going to do that with Russell. He knows there are certain dominoes that have to fall in place."

Wilson has one year remaining on his rookie contract and has led Seattle to the Super Bowl two consecutive seasons.

"I've talked to his agent now, much like several of our other free agents. He knows, he gets it," Schneider said. "He wants to win and win for a long time. We're going to do what's best for this organization and that doesn't mean you just do what everybody else around the league has already done."

Russell Wilson: 'I obviously want to play in Seattle forever'

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(2/3/2015)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is poised to receive a huge contract extension as he enters the final year of his rookie deal. Before leaving for the offseason, he told reporters he wasn't thinking about his contract during his team's run to the Super Bowl.

"To be honest with you, I haven’t really thought anything about it," he said, per the Seattle Times. "You know, I obviously want to play in Seattle forever. That’s my goal, and I want to be with this organization. I love this organization. I love this city. I love these fans, and I love winning here. We’ve won a lot of football games here, and that’s the goal, you know.

"Every year I step on the field, every time I go out those doors back there, the goal is to have a winning day and the goal is to have a winning practice with great teammates around me. So, I think that’s where my focus is, is just continue to find ways to win, and hopefully it’s here in Seattle forever. But still -- I’m still thinking I’ve got a game on Sunday. That’s what I’m still feeling like.”

Report: Seahawks' Russell Wilson to go to spring training

Wilson was drafted, but not signed, by the Orioles in 2007, coming out of high school. At NC State, he was drafted by the Rockies in 2010 and played two seasons of Class-A minor league ball.

Wilson played second base and hit .229 with 5 HR and 29 RBI in 94 games for the Tri-City Dust Devils and Asheville Tourists.

The Rangers selected Wilson in the 2013 Rule V draft, and he attended one day of 2014 spring training.

The Rangers' spring camp opens on Feb. 20. It's unknown when Wilson will arrive or how long he'll stay.

Seahawks' Russell Wilson throws game-ending interception

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(2/1/2015)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson turned in a solid game until his final attempt.

Wilson completed 12 of 21 passes for 247 passes and two scores. While he didn't complete his first pass until the second quarter, Wilson made up for that with his deep attempts. He averaged 11.8 yards per completion during the contest. Wilson nearly brought the Seahawks back with the game on the line. After leading the team down to the one yard line, Wilson threw an interception to Malcolm Butler to end the threat. Wilson also had 39 rushing yards.

"It presents challenges, there is no question," Schneider said. "We haven’t sat down with his representatives. We are still going to be drafting young players and playing young players, so we might not be able to dip into free agency like you may want to here and there or compensate somebody else that you want to compensate that is already on your team, but just the fact that we’re going to continue to keep drafted players and playing young players should help us compensate for whatever level of compensation (for Wilson’s contract) is."

Wilson threw for 3,475 yards in 2014 with 20 touchdown passes and seven interceptions. He also ran for 849 yards and six touchdowns.

Seahawks' Russell Wilson throws game-winning touchdown pass

by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com

(1/18/2015)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson struggled for most of the NFC Championship Game, throwing four interceptions. However, when the game reached overtime, Wilson connected on two different plays for 35 yards each, including the game-winning touchdown to Jermaine Kearse to send Seattle to the Super Bowl.

Wilson threw for 209 yards in the game and rushed for 25 yards, including a touchdown.

Seahawks' Russell Wilson throws three touchdowns in win

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(1/10/2015)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson tossed three touchdowns in Saturday's win against the Panthers.

Wilson completed 15 of 22 passes for 268 yards and three scores. He was able to pull off a number of big plays, averaging 12.2 yards per completion. Wilson did have seven rushing attempts, but was mostly held in check on the ground, picking up 22 yards.

Jermaine Kearse played a big role in Wilson's performance. Kearse was able to get open deep a number of times against the Carolina secondary. He had two gains of 33 yards and picked up a 63 yard touchdown. Wilson made sure to spread the love, tossing his other touchdowns to Luke Willson and Doug Baldwin.

Wilson will take on the winner of the Packers/Cowboys game in the NFC Championship.

Report: Eagles to interview Seattle's Scott Fitterer for GM position

(1/10/2015)The Eagles are expected to interview Seahawks director of college scouting Scott Fitterer for the general manager position this week, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Fitterer was an area scout for the team before he was promoted to director of college scouting in 2010. In his first four drafts, the Seahawks have selected 13 starters, including free safety Earl Thomas (first round, 2010), cornerback Richard Sherman (fifth round, 2011) and quarterback Russell Wilson (third round, 2012).

Seahawks' Russell Wilson doesn't do much Week 17

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(12/28/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson had a rough game Week 17 against the Rams.

Wilson completed 17 of 25 passes for 239 yards. He did not throw any touchdowns, but did toss one interception during the contest. Wilson was under constant pressure, taking three sacks. He was often forced to throw the ball away when he was able to elude the pass rush. When he did have time, Wilson was able to hit on some big plays. He averaged 9.6 yards per completion. Wilson had six carries, but gained just 7 rushing yards. He also fumbled twice, though the Seahawks managed to recover both balls.

Wilson had a solid third season, setting career-highs in both passing and rushing yards. While he saw his passing touchdowns fall from 26 to 20, Wilson made up for that with a career-high six rushing scores.

Russell Wilson could be in for strong finish

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(12/22/2014)With the Cardinals struggling to get anything going offensively behind third-string quarterback Ryan Lindley, the Seahawks offense got repeated opportunities to shine Week 16 in Arizona. And quarterback Russell Wilson took advantage, throwing for a season-high 339 yards while rushing for 88. For the second time in three games, he contributed three total touchdowns, two in the air and one on the ground.

The Seahawks have gotten back to winning with their defense in recent weeks, making Wilson at times an afterthought. But when pressed to make plays, he's shown he's still capable of putting up big numbers.

Chances are he'll need to make plays in Week 17 against a Rams team that has played well of late, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. Wilson's previous season high in passing yards came in his first meeting with them back in Week 7, when he threw for 313 and ran for 106. Despite his up-and-down tendencies, you'll want him active for the season's final week.

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson picks up three scores Week 16

Wilson completed 20 of 31 passes for 339 yards and two scores. Despite playing one of the tougher defenses in the NFL, Wilson did not turn the ball over during the contest. He had a mostly clear pocket, or at least was able to escape when things got muddy, taking just one sack. When Wilson did have time, he was able to hit on big play, averaging 10.9 yards per completion.

On top of that, Wilson turned in a fine game on the ground. An early 55 yard run started things off, but a late 5 yard scramble really put the nail in the coffin. Wilson stiff-armed a defender on his way to the end zone.

Wilson will take on the Rams Week 17.

Seahawks' Russell Wilson throws for one score Week 15

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(12/14/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson threw for one touchdown Week 15 against the 49ers.

Wilson completed 12 of 24 passes for 168 yards and a score during the contest. It wound up being a fairly tame game for Wilson, as the San Francisco defense was able to put pressure on him most of the day. Wilson wound up taking five sacks, and turned the ball over on an interception. He wasn't as much of a threat on the ground, either, gaining just 27 rushing yards.

Wilson will hope for more Week 16 against the Cardinals.

Seahawks' Russell Wilson picks up three scores Week 14

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(12/7/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson picked up three scores Week 14 against the Eagles.

Wilson completed 22 of 37 passes for 263 yards and two passing touchdowns. He did not turn the ball over during the contest. Wilson was able to use his escapability in the pocket to extend some plays. While he was sacked twice, he also managed to break free and find receivers often. Wilson averaged 7.1 yards per attempt. As usual, he was also a threat in the running game. Wilson ran the ball 10 times for 48 yards. He was able to break free on a 26 yard touchdown run in the second quarter, tying the game up.

Wilson will look for more Week 15 against the 49ers.

Russell Wilson may be forced to pass more

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(12/4/2014)If you have yet to put your faith back in Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson with his recent turnaround -- he has averaged 21.7 Fantasy points over his last three games, according to standard CBSSports.com scoring -- his matchup Week 14 at Philadelphia might be that last little push you need.

The Eagles rank 26th against the pass, giving up 258.6 yards per game, and have allowed the fourth-most Fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. Their opponents are pretty much forced to pass against them just to keep from falling too far behind. The Eagles are averaging 31.3 points per game, fourth-most in the league, and have been even more productive with Mark Sanchez under center, averaging 34.4 in their last five.

Of course, they haven't had to face the Seahawks during that stretch, who are back to being a dominant defensive team. If their defense steps up against a strong offense, Wilson may not be needed for big numbers, which is always the risk for him.

But based on how his last few weeks have gone and how much better the Eagles are offensively than the Seahawks' last few opponents, more likely than not, Wilson has good things in store. Jamey Eisenberg and Dave Richard both rank him among their top 10 quarterbacks for this week.

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson throws one TD in win vs. 49ers

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(11/27/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson completed 15 of his 22 pass attempts for 236 yards with one touchdowns and no interceptions Thursday, adding 35 rushing yards on seven carries in his team's 19-3 win over the 49ers in Week 13.

Wilson was able to hit running back Robert Turbin for a 13-yard touchdown late in the first quarter and spent much of the rest of the day serving as a caretaker for the offense with the running game working and the defense putting together a dominant performance. Even so, Wilson was able to put up his highest passing yardage in his last six games. The Seahawks have a trip to Philadelphia on tap in Week 14.

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson piles up 73 rushing yards in Week 12

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(11/23/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson completed 17 of his 22 pass attempts for 211 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions while racking up a team-high 73 rushing yards on 10 carries in Seattle's 19-3 win over Arizona in Week 12.

Wilson has been a little uneven in the passing game lately, completing less than 50 percent of his attempts in Week 9 and less than 60 percent in Week 10, but played exceedingly well against a very good Arizona defense Sunday, posting a season-high 77.3 completion percentage while rushing for at least 70 yards for his third straight game. His touchdown came after the Seahawks put four field goals on the board, connecting with Cooper Helfet on a 20-yard score in the third quarter. He'll look to keep rolling when the Seahawks head to San Francisco Thursday.

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson tosses two scores Week 11

Wilson completed 20 of 32 passes for 178 yards and two scores. He did not turn the ball over during the contest. Wilson didn't have much going in the passing game, and was mostly limited to short passes. He averaged just 5.6 yards per completion. He was, once again, a strong presence in the run game. Wilson gained 71 yards on eight rushes. He finished second in the team in rushing, behind Marshawn Lynch.

Wilson will look for more Week 12 against the Cardinals.

Russell Wilson can still get it done

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(11/16/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson still doesn't have much help in the passing game, but he continues to make things happen with his legs, and he did so again in a Week 11 loss to the Chiefs.

Wilson racked up 26 Fantasy points Sunday, and it was the 71 rushing yards that put him over 20 for the first time since Week 7. He passed for just 178 yards on 32 attempts otherwise, though did toss a pair of scores, his first since Week 8.

Wilson has at least 18 Fantasy points in two of his last four games, a good sign of how difficult things have been for him. When he rushes the ball well, Wilson's Fantasy upside is still pretty high, as he showed by picking up 16 of his Fantasy points on the ground last week. However, if he can't get going in that aspect of the game, he's awfully tough to rely on, given how few weapons the team has around him.

If Wilson is your top option at quarterback down the stretch, you probably aren't feeling great about your chances right now. However, his upside is great enough that you can still use him in the right matchups.

Seahawks' Russell Wilson limited in the passing game Week 10

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(11/9/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was limited in the passing game Week 10 against the Giants.

Wilson, however, found a way to provide value to the club. The team mostly focused on the running game, and Wilson played a big role in that. He finished second on the team in rushing with 107 yards on 14 attempts. Wilson struggled in the passing game. While he completed 10 of 17 passes for 172 yards, Wilson also threw two interceptions. He was able to offset those struggles a bit by running in a 1 yard touchdown at the end of the game.

Wilson will take on the Chiefs Week 11.

Russell Wilson looking to snap out of funk

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(11/7/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is stuck in a rut recently, but he just may be able to snap out of it against the Giants in Week 10.

The Giants defense has struggled slowed down passing games recently, allowing 65 combined Fantasy points to the last quarterbacks they have faced. Of course, Wilson has struggled in his own right in that span, picking up just 24 Fantasy points in consecutive games against pretty mediocre defenses, as he has struggled a bit since the trade of Percy Harvin.

One trend will have to end this week; either Wilson's struggles will end, or the Giants' issues with quarterbacks will. Jamey Eisenberg and Dave Richard believe Wilson will come out on top in the matchup, with both ranking him among the top-10 for quarterbacks in Week 10. Consider him a solid starting option, even with his struggles.

Here we go again with Russell Wilson

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(11/3/2014)Remember how consistent Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looked at the start of the season, scoring at least 15 Fantasy points every week with the occasional 30-point extravaganza?

Yeah ... that's pretty much shot to pieces.

His 126-yard performance against the Cowboys in Week 6 seemed like an outlier at the time, but he's done the same thing three out of the last four weeks now. And in Week 9, he did it against the Raiders -- or what seemed like a gimme matchup coming in -- completing less than half his passes for 179 yards and no touchdowns.

It was his first game without a touchdown of any kind this season. He at least ran for one against the Cowboys.

So we're back to where we started with Wilson. As one of the most efficient dual-threat quarterbacks in league history, he's a candidate for monster numbers any given week, but because of the Seahawks' inconsistencies on offense, he also has incredible downside. With six quarterbacks on bye in Week 10, you're probably starting him against the Giants, but you shouldn't expect him to carry your team.

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson can't find the end zone Week 9

Wilson completed 17 of 35 passes for 179 yards. He did not throw a touchdown or an interception during the contest. Wilson did manage eight rushes for 31 yards. Wilson had trouble getting on the same page with his receivers during the game. A fair amount of his passing seemed to be off target early. On top of that, drops became a bit of an issue with Wilson's receivers. Wilson was able to lead a couple scoring drives, but Marshawn Lynch capped them off with rushing scores.

He'll look for more Week 10 against the Giants.

Consistency proving tough for Russell Wilson

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(10/26/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has now alternated huge Fantasy performances with duds in each of the last four weeks, as he struggled to do much in a Week 8 win over the Panthers.

Wilson, who racked up 40 Fantasy points last week, managed just 14 Sunday. He passed for 199 yards and one touchdown, and rushed for 35 yards on the ground, and that last bit appears to be the key. Wilson topped 100 yards in Weeks 5 and 7, which also happened to be his best Fantasy performances of the season. In Weeks 6 and 7, he has combined for just 47 rushing yards, and just 24 Fantasy points as a result.

With the lack of weapons around him in the passing game, Wilson is going to have to do a lot on his own to be Fantasy relevant. As he has shown in recent weeks, he is certainly capable of that, but there is reason to be a little bit concerned about his ability to post consistent production moving forward.

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson manages one score Week 8

Seattle's offense was held in check throughout most of the contest. Wilson especially had trouble early, missing throws and looking uncomfortable in the pocket. He also didn't have much room to run, picking up 35 rushing yards, most of which came late. Wilson did come through when it mattered, leading a game-winning touchdown drive in the fourth quarter. Wilson completeled all five passes on the drive, eventually hitting Luke Willson for the 23 yard score.

Wilson finished 20 of 32, for 199 yards and a touchdown. He'll take on the Raiders Week 9.

Are we really doubting Russell Wilson still?

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(10/23/2014)Coming off the best game of his life (at least from a statistical standpoint), Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is started in only 67 percent of CBSSports.com Fantasy leagues. Is that a problem to anyone else?

In case you haven't noticed, the Seahawks haven't been as dominant defensively this year, which has made Wilson's performance more critical to their success. The result is better numbers for the third-year passer. He's contributed at least two touchdowns in every game but one, and that one was sandwiched between two three-touchdown games, including Week 7.

In those three-touchdown games, Wilson also rushed for more than 100 yards, leading to some monster production that has made him the fifth-best quarterback in standard CBSSports.com leagues to date.

So he's consistent and has a high ceiling from week to week. So ... what's the deal, then? Certainly it's not the matchup steering you away from him in Week 8. The hosting Panthers have allowed the sixth-most Fantasy points per game to quarterbacks this season and rank 22nd against the pass, giving up 250.7 yards per game.

Losing does wonders for Russell Wilson's numbers

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(10/19/2014)Though it wasn't the case Week 6 against Dallas, when the Seahawks began what's now their first losing streak since 2012, quarterback Russell Wilson has thrived with the team's diminished dominance this season. Never was it more apparent than Week 7 at St. Louis, when a come-from-behind effort translated to a career high in total yards. He completed 23 of 36 passes for 313 yards and ran seven times for 106. It was his second 100-yard rushing effort in his last three games.

He also had three touchdowns -- two through the air and one on the ground -- giving him multiple scores in five of the team's six games this season. He had multiple scores in only eight of 16 games last season.

Though the Seahawks have done a fine job limiting yardage, they haven't been as dominant defensively as they were last season, and that's given them a greater need for offense late in games. Though they won't always be playing from behind against a defense that will allow them to make up ground, they may need to throw in the fourth quarter often enough for Wilson to keep this up.

He's a good choice to start again Week 8 at Carolina.

Russell Wilson explodes for 419 total yards, 3 TDs

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(10/19/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, held to 138 total yards by the Cowboys in Week 6, erupted in the Week 7 loss at St. Louis. Wilson hit 23 of 36 throws for 313 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions, and he ran seven times for 106 yards and another score.

Wilson scored a rushing touchdown for the third straight week when he scooted 19 yards on a zone-read play in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Wilson broke containment for a career-long 52-yard scamper.

He threw both touchdown passes in the fourth quarter, hitting tight end Cooper Helfet for 19 yards and wideout Doug Baldwin for 9 yards.

Wilson, who's thrown two touchdowns in five of six starts, visits the Panthers in Week 8.

Bad Russell Wilson shows up again

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(10/13/2014)Well, that wasn't supposed to happen.

Not after throwing for two touchdowns in each of his first four games, not against a defense that entered the day ranked 18th against the pass and certainly not at home, where he's been at his best since entering the league in 2012. But yes, Russell Wilson let down those Fantasy owners who had just begun to think they could rely on him on an every-week basis, turning in a stinker Week 6 against Dallas.

Wilson is no stranger to stinkers in Fantasy, but in the past, they've come when the Seahawks didn't need anything from him, whether because of their defense or running back Marshawn Lynch. But this time, he just didn't play well, completing half his passes for 126 yards and one interception.

So does this change our assessment of him in Fantasy? Well, maybe I did go a little far with the must-start talk. But I think the Seahawks will need to rely on Wilson more this year than in years past, and I still think that means he'll be more consistent overall. Don't lose faith.

Russell Wilson struggles mightily against Cowboys

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(10/12/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson saw his brilliant start to the season come to a crashing halt Sunday against the Cowboys. In a surprisingly poor performance at home, Wilson completed 14 of 28 throws for 126 yards and no touchdowns with one interception. He rushed twice for 12 yards, including a 9-yard touchdown.

This was Wilson's worst performance since a Week 16 home loss to Arizona last year. Aside from his 53-yard completion to Jermaine Kearse, Wilson passed for 73 yards on 27 other throws. Wilson averaged 4.5 yards per attempt and posted a 47.6 passer rating.

Wilson scored a rushing touchdown for the second straight week. He'll visit the Rams in Week 7.

Russell Wilson at his best in road game

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(10/7/2014)Coming into the season, one common strategy for using Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was to start him at home and sit him on the road. It's not that he's been bad on the road, but in an equal number of home and road games in his career, he has 10 more touchdown passes at home than on the road. For an inconsistent performer (at least in terms of Fantasy production), it just seemed like one way to improve the odds.

But then he goes and does what he did Week 5 at Washington, rushing for 122 yards and throwing for 201 with three combined touchdowns. It was by far his best performance of the season, and moreover, it came on the road.

In my latest post the Fantasy Football Today blog, I review some of Wilson's past road performances and wonder if we should be sitting him at all. Be sure to check it out.

Russell Wilson runs wild in MNF victory

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(10/6/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson ran for a career-high 122 yards and a touchdown and threw for 201 yards and two more scores in Monday's win at Washington. Shredding the Redskins on zone-read plays and scrambles, Wilson averaged 11.1 yards on his 11 carries as he recorded the most rushing yards by a quarterback in Monday Night Football history.

Wilson threw two touchdowns for the fourth straight game and has accounted for nine scores and one turnover this season. He hit wideout Jermaine Kearse for a 15-yard touchdown in the first quarter and running back Marshawn Lynch for a 9-yard score in the fourth. In between, Wilson faked a handoff to Lynch and scooted 9 yards for an easy rushing touchdown.

Wilson completed 18 of 24 passes (75 percent) and did not commit a turnover despite taking three sacks. With Seattle protecting a 7-point lead and just over two minutes left, Wilson eluded three rushers on 3rd-and-4 and floated one to Lynch for a 30-yard gain.

Wilson plays the Cowboys in Week 6.

Russell Wilson scores twice in Super Bowl rematch

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/21/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson found the end zone twice and did just enough to manage an overtime victory over the Broncos at home in Week 3.

Wilson fired a 39-yard touchdown pass to Ricardo Lockette and found Marshawn Lynch for a 5-yard strike -- all in the second quarter. He was picked off by Chris Harris in the fourth quarter for his only blemish of the afternoon. He bounced back and led his team to a 13-play, 80-yard drive which resulted in a game-winning touchdown run from Lynch in overtime.

Wilson completed 24 of 34 passes for 258 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception. He was sacked three times. He rushed for 40 yards on nine carries.

Seattle is on a bye before returning to action in Week 5 at Washington.

Russell Wilson to stay hot at home

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/18/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson should continue to roll against the Broncos at home in Week 3.

Wilson will face a tougher defense this time around in the rematch of the Super Bowl against the Broncos, but he did well in the last meeting when it mattered most. Wilson had 206 passing yards and two touchdowns and three carries for 26 yards.

He's coming off two games in a row with 21 Fantasy points against Green Bay and San Diego, and Wilson typically fares better at home than on the road with at least 18 Fantasy points in 11 of the 17 games he's played in Seattle in his career. Wilson likely won't match Peyton Manning in the stat category this week, but he won't be far behind. He's a quality starting option in all formats.

Russell Wilson tosses two touchdowns in loss

Despite the fact that the Seahawks didn't possess the ball all that long, Wilson was able to get the team moving down the field. Wilson didn't strike until the end of the second quarter. With time running out, he found Robert Turbin on a 3 yard strike. Wilson did the same thing in the third, hitting Marshawn Lynch for the 14 yard score.

Wilson finished 17 of 25, for 202 yards and two scores. He also had 18 rushing yards during the contest. He'll take on the Broncos Week 3.

Russell Wilson tosses two touchdowns opening night

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(9/5/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson threw two touchdowns in the season opener against the Packers.

Wilson was efficient, completing 19 of 28 passes for 191 yards. He seemed to enjoy having a healthy Percy Harvin in the lineup. Harvin led the team with seven receptions. On his two touchdown throws, Harvin was not the target. On his second quarter touchdown pass, Wilson got the Packers cornerback to bite after a read-option play. This freed up Ricardo Lockette, who broke a tackle en route to a 33 yard score.

With the Seahawks trying to run out the clock late, Wilson managed to chip in another touchdown. On a fourth and one play, Wilson faked to running back Marshawn Lynch before hitting a wide open Derrick Coleman for the score.

Wilson was nearly picked off twice during the contest, but had both balls knocked away by his receivers. He was sacked once by the Packers defense. Wilson also ran for 29 yards.

Wilson will take on the Chargers Week 2.

Russell Wilson ready to shine Week 1?

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(9/2/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson begins his post-Super Bowl year with a strong matchup against the Packers Week 1.

Wilson performed well during the preseason, completing 78.6 percent of his passes. He threw for three touchdowns and zero interceptions. Wilson also managed three rushing touchdowns to cap off a strong preseason.

His ability to put up solid Fantasy numbers should be tested Week 1. The Packers did not boast a great defense against the pass last season. The team allowed quarterbacks to score 20.65 Fantasy points, which was the seventh worst clip in the league. Green Bay has been proactive in resolving the issue, drafting Ha Ha Clinton-Dix in the first round, but it’s unclear how much better the team’s defensive backs will perform.

The bigger question will be whether the Seahawks open up the offense for Wilson this season. With Marshawn Lynch out for much of the preseason, Wilson showed the ability to carry the team with his arm. Now that Lynch is back, the team could opt to get back to conservative play-calling with the franchise quarterback. Wilson has all the makings of a strong matchup here, but could get the short end of the stick if the Seahawks pound Lynch.

Russell Wilson catches fire with three scores Friday

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(8/23/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson caught fire again during Friday's preseason game against the Bears.

Wilson scored a seven yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter. In the second quarter, he Jermaine Kearse for a 12-yard strike and Christine Michael for a 7-yard strike. He completed 15 of 20 passes for 202 yards, with two touchdowns and no interceptions. He was sacked once and finished with four carries for 23 yards and a touchdown through the ground.

Wilson has compiled 360 yards through the air while completing 30 of 39 passes this preseason. He has five touchdowns, three of which have come through the ground. While completing 79.6 percent of his passes, he has not committed a turnover.

Russell Wilson scores twice on the ground vs. San Diego

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(8/15/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson scored two rushing touchdowns during Friday's preseason game at home against San Diego.

Wilson punched it in the end zone from 1-yard out and had 5-yard touchdown run all in the second quarter. He played nearly a half of football before donning a baseball cap on the sidelines.

Wilson completed 11 of 13 pass attempts for 121, with one touchdown and no interceptions. He rushed for 31 yards on four carries. Through two preseason games, he's completed 15 of 22 passes for 158 yards.

Russell Wilson plays two series in preseason opener

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(8/8/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looked sharp in his first preseason game Thursday night against the Broncos in Denver.

Wilson played with the first-team offense for two series, highlighted by a 14-play, 90-yard drive which resulted in a Christine Michael touchdown in the second quarter. Wilson completed 4 of 6 passes for 37 yards. He was sacked twice and also had one run for a gain of 7 yards.

Wilson and the Seahawks will host the Chargers on Aug. 15.

Russell Wilson talks up chemistry with Percy Harvin

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(7/15/2014)Seahawks receiver Percy Harvin made one regular-season catch in 2013 as he missed most of the year with a hip injury. Quarterback Russell Wilson told NFL Network the duo is building chemistry quickly.

Russell Wilson excited for this year

"Right now I definitely believe we're way further ahead," Wilson said. "It's exciting. You have an itch because you know how to do it at a very high level. And the best part about it is we can continue to do it better."

The Seahawks changed some things at receiver with Golden Tate gone, Percy Harvin healthy and new additions with rookies Paul Richardson and Kevin Norwood.

"There's a lot more ways we can be better," Wilson said. "And there's a lot more ways that I can get better. That’s the great part about it. I continue to try to stay focused on what I can control and continue to grow in every way possible."

Coaches don't expect Russell Wilson to throw '500 times'

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(6/5/2014)Speaking at a Town Hall event on Wednesday, offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell helped make it clear that the Seahawks are going to keep being a running team. Per the Seattle Times, the Seahawks will have to adapt to the flow of the game but, as Bevell said, "to sit here and tell you we are going to throw it 500 times, that's probably not going to happen. That's not our philosophy. That's not how we are built."

The Seahawks attempted 420 passes last year, 407 by Russell Wilson, who averaged 192.8 yards per game. Twenty-eight teams passed over 500 times last year, including nine that threw over 600 times.

Russell Wilson enjoying his new receivers

"To be honest with you, the receivers have been the best-looking position so far," Wilson said Monday. "They’ve done a tremendous job showing their explosiveness. They’ve been exceptional."

Wilson has some new weapons in rookies Paul Richardson and Kevin Norwood, along with free-agent signees Chris Matthews and Taylor Price. And Wilson also is pleased to have Percy Harvin on the field without any injury issues.

"It's great having Percy being out here finally healthy," Wilson said. "He feels great and looks great. He catching the ball extremely well."

The Seahawks are trying to replace the departed Golden Tate, who signed as a free agent in Detroit, and Sidney Rice is coming back from a torn ACL.

Russell Wilson's goal: Be the best ever

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(4/3/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is setting a lofty goal after winning the Super Bowl. "Why can't I be the best quarterback to ever play the game one day?' Wilson said, per ESPN.com. "I'm not right now. I've got a long way to go. But one day, you know?"

Wilson said he was inspired by his late father, who always used to tell him: "Russ, why not you?"

Wilson said he's going through "a championship offseason" and that he and his teammates are hungry for another title, the report said.

Russell Wilson getting no special treatment

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(3/31/2014)Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said quarterback Russell Wilson is still "a young guy figuring it out."

"He needs all the attention that everyone else needs, and he’s gonna get it,” Carroll said. “Russell’s just a young guy figuring it out. Of course, he applies himself so well that you think that he’s okay. I think that would be a tragic mistake. He’s just developing. He’s just coming on. He needs work fundamentally. He needs work on the principles of what we’re doing. He needs repetitions with the guys he plays with. All of that will just continue to add to his play.

"So we’re not going to treat him any differently than anybody else. We’re gonna battle like crazy to make him push his game as far as he can take it."

Russell Wilson to participate in Texas Rangers' workout

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(2/27/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will participate in the Texas Rangers' spring training workout Monday morning before that day's game against the Cleveland Indians, reports MLB.com. While Wilson will be in uniform for the game, Rangers manager Ron Washington said Wilson won't bat.

The Rangers selected Wilson in the Rule 5 draft last December. He spent two years in the Colorado Rockies' minor-league system, batting .229.

"The guy has had a lot of success and he has a championship attitude," Washington told MLB.com."We're going to give him a chance to talk to our young kids and see what happens. Maybe [shortstop Elvis Andrus] and some of those young guys can hang with him and see what he has to offer."

Russell Wilson tweets he'll show up at Rangers spring training

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(2/20/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson confirmed via Twitter that he'll attend Rangers spring training on March 3, reports Fox Sports. It's still unclear what exactly Wilson will do. He might just speak to the players about his experiences.

Wilson played two years in the Rockies' organization and later was selected by Texas in the Rule 5 draft.

Seahawks looking for 'big step forward' from Russell Wilson

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(2/6/2014)Seahawks coach Pete Carroll told the media Wednesday that everything Russell Wilson did this season was within expectations and that even though he left yards on the field, he was still a very effective quarterback. He followed it up by saying he wants more from Wilson starting in 2014.

"[W]e go into this offseason with my hopes are that he is really going to take another big step forward," Carroll said of Wilson according to the Seattle Times.

Wilson finished the regualr season with 3,357 passing yards and 26 touchdowns with only nine interceptions, tacking on 539 rush yards and a rushing score. He added 524 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptiions in the playoffs along with 42 rush yards.

Russell Wilson's spring training plans on hold

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(2/4/2014)A day after it appeared Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson was going to carry through on making an appearance at spring training with the Rangers, it's now a lot less a sure thing, according to ESPN. Wilson's agent, Mark Rodgers, confirmed in a text message Tuesday that his client's schedule was "too fluid to commit to anything" at this time.

"I know he was honored to be drafted by the Rangers, but there is no pressure or obligation to report," Rodgers said. "Ideally, people will allow Russell to enjoy the Super Bowl victory and relish in that accomplishment before making any firm commitments for the offseason."

The Rangers are echoing similar sentiments. General manager Jon Daniels said Monday he hasn't reached out to Rodgers or Wilson, preferring to give Wilson "time to enjoy the 'W'."

"We'll connect when he comes up for air," Daniels said.

After he was selected in December's Rule 5 draft from the Rockies, Wilson expressed interest about joining the Rangers in spring training.

"I'm sure I'll go down there for spring training and just talk to some of their players and hang out some," Wilson said in December. "It'll be kinda cool. But that's down the road."

Russell Wilson to show up for Rangers' spring training

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(2/3/2014)Russell Wilson's football career seems to be going well, but the Seahawks quarterback won't reneg on his pledge to show up at Rangers' spring training, reports FOX Sports. The Rangers picked Wilson, who spent two seasons in the Rockies' farm system, in the Rule 5 draft in December.

Wilson said then he'd love to show up to spring training, and his agent says nothing has changed. It's unclear, however, what Wilson will do there. Take batting practice? Speak to the team?

A second baseman, Wilson batted .229 in 93 minor-league games after the Rockes drafted him in the fourth round in 2010.

Russell Wilson very efficient in Super Bowl victory

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(2/2/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson overthrew tight end Zach Miller on his first Super Bowl pass before settling down to play an extremely efficient game. Wilson finished 18 of 25 for 206 yards and two touchdowns and ran three times for 26 yards.

He did not commit a turnover while posting a 123.1 passer rating and repeatedly converting third downs. In the second half, Wilson hit Jermaine Kearse for a 23-yard touchdown and Doug Baldwin for a 10-yard score.

"It was a great team win," Wilson said, noting Seattle got major contributions from offense, defense and special teams.

Russell Wilson playing with chip on his shoulder

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(2/2/2014)The Seahawks' Russell Wilson was the sixth quarterback taken in the 2012 draft. The 5-foot-11 Wilson plays like a man with something to prove, and has his team in the Super Bowl.

"I'm very competitive," Wilson told NFL Network. "I believe I could be picked before all those guys, but it wasn't going to affect me either way. I knew that the Seattle Seahawks were going to pick me. I was going to make the 31 other teams regret it."

Russell Wilson could be sneaky Playoff Challenge option

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(1/28/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson might end up being a good option for anyone still alive in Playoff Challenge leagues as Seattle is set to face Denver in Super Bowl XLVIII.

Wilson has been a horrible Fantasy quarterback to close the season. He hasn't been over 17 Fantasy points since Week 14, and in two playoff games against New Orleans and San Francisco he has combined for just 318 passing yards and one touchdown and eight carries for 16 yards and a fumble.

But the Broncos have given up production to quarterbacks of late with Terrelle Pryor, Philip Rivers and Tom Brady all scoring at least 21 Fantasy points in the past three games. And if the Broncos go ahead in this game and Seattle is chasing points, then Wilson will have to make plays to keep the Seahawks alive. That was the case in the NFC Championship Game against the 49ers, when he had 103 passing yards and a touchdown in the second half for 10 Fantasy points, which is the most production he's had in the postseason thus far through two games.

Peyton Manning is obviously the best Fantasy quarterback in this game, but depending on your Playoff Challenge roster, don't be afraid of Wilson. He could surprise us with a big performance when it matters most.

Russell Wilson hoping for snow in Super Bowl

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(1/28/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson wouldn't mind playing Super Bowl XLVIII in a snowstorm. ‘‘Hopefully, it snows,’’ Wilson said. ‘‘That would be kind of fun to play the Super Bowl in the snow.’’

Unfortunately for Wilson, the forecast calls for temperatures in the mid-30s, sunshine and little chance of precipitation.

Terrance Knighton breaks down Russell Wilson's tendencies

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(1/27/2014)Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton, who's been studying film of Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, shared a few tendencies with the media, reports ProFootballTalk.com.

"Quarterbacks have tendencies," Knighton said. "His tendency is that he is a right-handed quarterback; he wants to get out to his right and throw. He’s more successful that way. So we’ve got to do a good job of keeping him in the pocket and force him out of his comfort zone.

"When he’s moving left he’ll tend to run it more and when he’s moving right he wants to pass it more. We just have to do a good job of containing him. He’ll get out and he’ll make his plays during the game, but we’ll just have to limit them.”

Knighton praised Wilson, saying he rarely turns the ball over and is improving every week. Knighton is especially wary of Wilson's scrambling ability.

“He extends plays, he’s a smart player and he can beat you with his feet and with his arm,” Knighton said. “We have to keep him in the pocket.”

Seahawks practice inside Monday

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(1/27/2014)While the Broncos practiced outside Monday, the Seahawks practiced indoors at the Giants' facility. Coach Pete Carroll called it a great day of work for quarterback Russell Wilson and his teammates.

Russell Wilson getting Super Bowl advice from Drew Brees

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(1/27/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looked up to Drew Brees when he was growing up, and Wilson reached out to his idol about how to handle Super Bowl preparations, reports ESPN.com.

“We've been in communication over the past week, just about the experience,” Wilson told the website. “Like I said, he knows I look up to him. He's a great individual and he was just talking about the experience, and it's no different. The biggest thing is taking care of all tickets and taking care of all family early in the week last week, which I was able to do last Monday and just focus on the game.”

Russell Wilson prepared for big game

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(1/26/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is prepared for the Super Bowl, according to ESPN.

Head coach Pete Carroll said Wilson’s preparation should put him in a good spot. “I don’t know how anybody could be better prepared to handle it,” Carroll added. Wilson’s preparation has been impressive. He told ESPN earlier in the week that he expects 56 different footballs to be used in the game. He also knows the Super Bowl emblem on the balls will make them slicker. Wilson is also aware of the differences in timing throughout the game. He’ll prepare as normal during the pre-game, but knows he’ll have 25-to-30 extra minutes in between warmups and the game. He’s also aware halftime will take 35-to-40 minutes, which is much longer than the regular season. Wilson is inexperienced when compared to Peyton Manning, but he’s willing to do whatever it takes to close the gap.

Russell Wilson overcomes rough start in title game win

WIlson was stripped and lost a fumble on the opening play of the game, which led to a San Francisco field goal. However, he came up big in the fourth quarter, as he threw a touchdown pass to Jermaine Kearse, which gave the lead back to Seattle with 13:52 remaining in the game.

Aldon Smith jumped offside on a 4th-and-7, which gave WIlson a free play, and Wilson hooked up with Kearse, who made a leaping catch over Carlos Rogers in the end zone. It was Wilson's only touchdown pass of the night.

Wilson completed 16 of 25 passes for 215 yards, with one touchdown and no interceptions. He was sacked four times and had five carries for no yards in a 23-17 win. Seattle will travel to MetLife Stadium for a clash against the Broncos in the Super Bowl.

Russell Wilson not playing well heading into title game

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(1/16/2014)The Seahawks play the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, and quarterback Russell Wilson is in need of a big game in this matchup. Based on his recent level of play, it might not happen against San Francisco's defense.

Wilson has struggled of late, and he could have another tough week against the 49ers defense. From Week 14 through the Divisional round of the playoffs he is averaging just 11.2 Fantasy points, and he hit a new low last week against the Saints with just five points.

Wilson struggled against the 49ers in both meetings this year with 12 Fantasy points in Week 2 and 11 points in Week 14. He was awesome against San Francisco at home in 2012 with a four-touchdown performance, but he's been held under 200 passing yards in four career meetings with an interception in each outing.

The 49ers also come into this game having held Aaron Rodgers and Cam Newton to a combined 31 Fantasy points the past two games, and it's hard to trust Wilson right now in any Playoff Challenge league.

Russell Wilson seeing a lot of pressure

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(1/15/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was pressured on 43.8 percent of his dropbacks this season, the highest rate in the league, according to Pro Football Focus. In contrast, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was pressured on 34.7 percent of his dropbacks, right about average.

The two square off in Sunday's NFC Championship Game in Seattle.

Pete Carroll not worried about Russell Wilson's slump

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(1/14/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is averaging 157.6 passing yards with a 78.0 rating over his last five games, but coach Pete Carroll said the second-year pro is "doing great."

"I think he's doing what we need to do in these games," Carroll said, via ProFootballTalk.com. "We can always do better. We're always looking for more and he is too and all that. But as long as our football team is playing well and we're playing within the formula and we're playing good defense, we're running the football, we're playing on teams, and we're taking care of the ball and getting it, we're going to have a really good chance to win and that's what's most important to us.”

Wilson said he needs to improve but "we're winning a lot of football games and that's the best thing. I think that I can always do better, I've always thought that. So there's a lot of room for improvement and that the exciting about it.”

Seahawks' passing game not clicking

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(1/13/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson didn't have to throw much for his team to beat the Saints. But Seattle actually has been in a passing funk for five games.

In that span, Seattle has gone 3-2 with Wilson completing 57 percent of his throws for an average of 157.6 yards. He's averaged 6.6 yards per attempt, with four touchdowns, three interceptions and a 78.0 passer rating.

Russell Wilson watches others do dirty work in playoff win

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(1/11/2014)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson didn't have to do much Saturday against the Saints. Sticking the ball into the gut of featured back Marshawn Lynch and watching his defense perform pretty much sufficed.

Wilson wilted after a strong start in which he completed his first four passes. He finished 9 of 18 for 103 yards, but avoided picks. He also threw a perfect 24-yard pass to wideout Doug Baldwin on 3rd and 3 with just under three minutes remaining in the game to set up a Lynch touchdown that clinched the victory.

That was about all Wilson did right after intermission. He completed no passes in the third quarter, though the windy, rainy conditions played a role in his inconsistency.

Russell Wilson does little in regular-season finale

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(12/29/2013)Quarterback Russell Wilson didn't have to do much in the Week 17 win over the Rams as the Seahawks' defense dominated. Wilson started slowly and finished 15 of 23 passes for 172 yards and a touchdown while not committing a turnover.

It was the fourth straight game in which Wilson passed for a single touchdown. He carried five times for minus-1 yard. Wilson's favorite target was Golden Tate: the duo hooked up eight times, including on a 47-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter.

Wilson finishes the regular season with 3,304 passing yards, 27 total touchdowns and 14 turnovers.

NFL reveals offensive players for Pro Bowl

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/27/2013)The NFL announced Friday the rosters for the 2014 Pro Bowl, which will be held on Jan. 26 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. The league will hold a draft on Jan. 22 where Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders will select their respective squads for the annual all-star game.

Russell Wilson seeking bounce back performance

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/26/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will be seeking a bounce-back performance during his regular season finale at home against the Rams in Week 17.

Wilson completed 11 of 27 passes for a season-low 108 yards, with one touchdown and one interception in Week 16 against Arizona. Although the Seahawks have already clinched a playoff spot, Wilson still has something to play for, as his team is fighting for home-field advantage and an NFC West division title.

In his previous meeting against the Rams, Wilson threw for two touchdowns and no picks but was held to only 139 passing yards. He has been held under 150 yards passing four times this season. Opposing quarterbacks have scored only 16.27 Fantasy points per game this season. Consider Wilson a low-end starting option for the final week of the regular season.

Russell Wilson barely cracks 100 yards passing Week 16

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/22/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was not at his best as he barely cracked 100 passing yards in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals in Week 16.

WIlson bought some time out of the pocket and found Zach Miller wide open in the corner of the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. With a chance to tie the game, Wilson had a tipped pass picked off by Karlos Dansby with 1:56 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Wilson completed 11 of 27 passes for 108 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. He was sacked four times and finished with a 49.6 passer rating. He also chipped in with two carries for 32 yards on the ground in a 17-10 defeat.

The Seahawks will host the Rams in Week 17.

Russell Wilson looking to repeat Week 7 success

by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer

(12/19/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has averaged just 14 Fantasy points over his last two games. But he had a string of four 22-plus point games before his last two, and put up 25 in a Week 7 matchup against this Sunday's opponent, the Cardinals.

The Cardinals have been wildly erratic against quarterbacks. In the last five games, they've allowed them to score 12, 15, 29, four, and 38 Fantasy points. It averages out to 19.6 Fantasy points per game, but that number masks a ton of fluctuation and unpredictability. Arizona held Andrew Luck to 15 points, but allowed Ryan Fitzpatrick to score 38 (and pass for 402 yards).

It might be best to just start from Wilson's Week 7 performance -- 235 passing yards and three touchdowns. Sidney Rice was still in the mix back then, but the Seahawks (and Wilson) have managed to push forward without him; Doug Baldwin and Golden Tate have held their own.

There's not much here to push Wilson up or down, matchup-wise. He's a top-12 option this week, and can be left in lineups where he had been starting throughout the season.

Russell Wilson leads Seattle to Week 15 rout of Giants

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(12/15/2013)Quarterback Russell Wilson and the Seahawks bounced back from a disapointing loss Week 14 against NFC West foe San Francisco, routing the Giants during a 23-0 win Week 15. Wilson completed 18 of 27 passes for 206 yards, one touchdown and one interception, while leading the team with 50 rushing yards on eight carries.

Wilson had an efficient first half, as the Seahawks jumped out to a 13-0 halftime lead. Wilson finished with a 104.3 quarterback rating in the first half, as he completed 13 of 17 passes for 157 yards. He also had 28 rushing yards by halftime.

Wilson got his only touchdown of the game on a 12-yard pass to Doug Baldwin on a 3rd-and-goal play with 12:13 remaining. The touchdown gave Seattle a 23-0 lead, so Wilson got to watch the rest of the game from the sidelines as Tarvaris Jackson finished off the win.

Wilson threw an interception in the second half. He tried to connect with Ricardo Lockette on a pass deep into Giants' territory, but the pass hung up long enough for safety Antrel Rolle to come away with the pick.

The Seahawks are back in action Week 16 vs. Arizona.

Russell Wilson should bounce back Week 15

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(12/10/2013)Just like he did in 2012, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is headed for another strong finish after an uneven start to the season. Wilson moves onto the Giants in Week 15 after the 49ers stopped his hot streak Week 14, so this could end up being an ugly week for the New York defense.

Wilson has thrown multiple touchdowns in seven of his last nine games. He's been held to less than 20 Fantasy points just three times in his last nine games.

The Giants did have a run of games from Week 7 through Week 11 where they held quarterbacks to less than 10 Fantasy points over a four-game span. But quarterbacks have averaged 22 Fantasy points in the last three games against the Giants, so the defense is starting to have its problems again. Through the first six games this season, quarterbacks were averaging 27 Fantasy points per week against New York.

The 49ers were a tough matchup for Wilson, who has combined to total 23 Fantasy points in two games against the NFC West foe. The Giants won't be as difficult of a matchup, so consider Wilson a viable Fantasy start in all formats Week 15.

Russell Wilson takes step back in Week 14

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/8/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who threw for three touchdowns his last time out, took a step back in Sunday's loss to the 49ers in Week 14.

Wilson hooked up with Luke Willson for a 39-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. He was picked off by Eric Wright with nine second remaining to give San Francisco the win. He completed 15 of 25 passes for 199 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. He also rushed for 2 yards on one carry in a 19-17 victory.

WIlson has been held under 200 passing yards four times this season. He will look to get back on track in New York against the Giants in Week 15. The Giants surrendered three touchdown passes to Philip Rivers in Week 14.

Russell Wilson may be hard to trust in San Francisco

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/5/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has not enjoyed facing the 49ers recently. In a 29-3 Week 2 win in Seattle, WIlson completed only 8 of 19 passes for 142 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He'll try to break that trend against the 49ers in a tough matchup in San Francisco in Week 14.

The last time Wilson faced the 49ers in San Francisco, he completed only 9 of 23 passes for 122 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. Fortunately for Fantasy owners, Wilson is coming off his second 300-yard game of the season. In fact, he has averaged 275.7 passing yards while throwing for seven touchdowns and no interceptions over his last three games.

The 49ers have allowed only 206.2 passing yards per game, which is the third-fewest allowed this season. Opposing quarterbacks have only scored 13.17 Fantasy points per game in CBSSports.com standard leagues. You may want to think twice about starting Wilson this week, especially if you're in the playoffs. Our Fantasy experts have him ranked as high as ninth and as low as 11th for Week 14.

Russell Wilson lethal on deep throws

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(12/3/2013)In Seattle's cakewalk over New Orleans, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson went 5 of 8 on throws at least 15 yards downfield, according to ESPN. Wilson had a 60-yard strike to tight end Zach Miller, a 52-yard completion to receiver Doug Baldwin and a 33-yarder to wideout Ricardo Lockette.

The two biggest gainers came against blitzes. Wilson read them and made the Saints pay.

"We wanted to be great against the blitz," Wilson said, via the Associated Press. "We knew they were going to bring some pressure and we like the sense of pressure because there is a lot of green grass behind it."

Wilson entered the game as the league's most accurate thrower on deep balls. He had completed 59 percent of his throws targeted 20 or more yards downfield.

On such throws, Wilson was 22 of 39 for 702 yards and eight touchdowns with two interceptions, according to Pro Football Focus. In Week 13 he only enhanced those numbers.

Russell Wilson shreds Saints for 357 total yards, three touchdowns

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(12/2/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson lit up the Saints on Monday Night Football, hitting 22 of 30 throws for 310 yards and three touchdowns. It was the sixth straight game in which he’s thrown multiple scoring passes, and his second 300-yard game this season.

Wilson also led the team on the ground, carrying eight times for 47 yards (5.9-yard average), as he posted his highest rushing total since Week 6.

Wilson burned the Saints when they blitzed, hitting tight end Zach Miller for 60 yards and Doug Baldwin for 52 yards. He hooked up with Miller on a 2-yard slant for a touchdown, and found Baldwin wide open for a 4-yard score. Even a drop went Wilson’s way. In the third quarter, tight end Kellen Davis flubbed a reception and fullback Derrick Coleman caught the deflection for an 8-yard touchdown.

Wilson, who connected with nine different receivers, has seven touchdown passes and no interceptions over his last three games. He’ll play the 49ers in Week 14.

Bye won't stop Russell Wilson's momentum

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(11/25/2013)There are nothing but good vibes surrounding Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson as he prepares for his first-ever meeting with the Saints.

Wilson is averaging 24.0 Fantasy points over his last three outings. He's thrown multiple touchdown passes in five straight. His offensive line has gotten healthy, giving him more time to operate. In Week 11 vs. Minnesota, Wilson posted a career-high 151.4 passer rating. Then he had a bye to get extra work in with receiver Percy Harvin, who won't be on a snap count Week 13.

The Saints give up the third-fewest Fantsy points to opposing quarterbacks, 12.8 per game. Quarterbacks have accounted for 12 scores and 15 turnovers vs. New Orleans. But Wilson is rolling: he's a solid QB1 next Monday, Dec. 2, despite the matchup.

Russell Wilson extends multi-TD streak to five games

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(11/17/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson turned in a solid performance as he threw for multiple touchdown passes for the fifth straight game Sunday afternoon against the Vikings in Week 11.

Wilson fired a 19-yard pass to Doug Baldwin in the corner of the end zone for a touchdown with 10 seconds remaining in the first half. On a broken play, Wilson flipped a shovel pass to Marshaw Lynch, who took it in 6 yards for a score in the fourth quarter.

With the game well out of hand, Wilson was taken out of in favor of Tarvaris Jackson in the fourth quarter. He completed 13 of 18 passes for 230 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. He was sacked just once and finished with a 151.4 passer rating in a 41-20 victory.

Wilson will get a bye before he looks to extend his multi-touchdown streak to six games in Week 13 against the Saints.

Russell Wilson in line for monster game vs. Vikings

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(11/13/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson could be in line for a monster performance Sunday against the Vikings in Week 11.

Wilson threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns in Week 10 against Atlanta. He has averaged 213.2 passing yards, with a total of 17 touchdowns and six interceptions through 10 games. He has not cracked the 300-yard mark since opening week against the Panthers.

Wilson will face a Minnesota defense that allowed 281 passing yards to Robert Griffin III in Week 10. The Vikings have allowed 285.7 passing yards per game, which is the fourth most allowed in the league.

WIlson has passed for two or more touchdowns in each of his last four games, and that trend should continue against the Vikings. Our Fantasy experts all have him in the Top 5 this week. Consider him a must-start option for Week 11.

Russell Wilson continues productive play

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(11/10/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson wasn't quite as productive Week 10 at the Falcons as he was when he threw for a career-high 385 yards in a divisional round playoff game against them last year, but he still had one of his best games of the season, completing 19 of 26 passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran three times for 20 yards.

The 287 yards were the second-most he's had in a game this season. The two touchdown passes gave him multiple scores for the fourth straight game.

And he made it look easy, for the most part. His longest pass of the day was a short toss that Golden Tate took 46 yards in the fourth quarter, but he wasn't at all hesitant to stretch the field, completing four passes of 20-plus yards through the air.

Connecting for 75-plus yards with three different receivers, Wilson again showed he has plenty of quality targets beyond wide receiver Sidney Rice, who tore his ACL in Week 8. He'll look to keep it going Week 11 against the Vikings.

Russell Wilson likely to keep rolling

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(11/5/2013)With eight total touchdowns in his last three games, the Seahawks' Russell Wilson is back to being a top Fantasy quarterback, which should make him an easy call for his Week 10 matchup at Atlanta. The Falcons rank 19th against the pass, allowing 248.6 yards per game, and have given up the fifth-most Fantasy points per game to quarterbacks this season. Even when their secondary stepped up with two interceptions against Cam Newton last week, they still allowed 19 points to the Panthers quarterback in standard CBSSports.com leagues.

They've had trouble stopping Wilson in the past. In their divisional round playoff matchup against the Seahawks last year, they allowed 385 passing yards and 60 rushing yards to the then rookie. In terms of overall yardage, it's still his best game to date.

And that Falcons defense wasn't nearly as depleted by injury as this one. With so many factors working in his favor, you'd need a Peyton Manning, Drew Brees or Matthew Stafford type to consider sitting Wilson. All three of the CBSSports.com Fantasy Football analysts rank him in their top 10 at quarterback this week, with Nathan Zegura going as high as sixth.

'Sore' Russell Wilson 'fired up' to play Week 10

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(11/4/2013)Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Monday quarterback Russell Wilson "got banged around" during Sunday's overtime win against the Bucs, but indicated Wilson will be fine to play Week 10 at Atlanta.

"He’s sore today," Carroll said, per The Seattle Times. "Just walked out of the training room with him. He’s got a big smile on his face. He’s fired up and all that. We’ll take good care of him and see if we can get him all cleaned up and ready to go for the weekend."

Russell Wilson has up-and-down day vs. Bucs

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(11/3/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson had an up-and-down performance during Sunday's overtime win over the Buccaneers in Week 9.

Wilson was picked off for the second time this season during his first offensive possession of the game. He bounced back with a 16-yard touchdown strike to Jermaine Kearse late in the second quarter to cut the deficit to 14 points. He was held to only 28 passing yards in the first half.

Wilson got back on track in the second half, as he scrambled out of the pocket for a 10-yard touchdown scamper in the third quarter. Wilson, who was picked off by Keith Tandy earlier in the quarter, threw a dart to Doug Baldwin for a 10-yard touchdown with just under two minutes remaining in the game to send it to over time.

Wilson completed 19 of 26 passes for 217 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in a 27-24 win in overtime. He finished the game with a 91.3 passer rating. He also rushed for 36 yards and a touchdown on six attempts.

Wilson has 15 touchdowns and six interceptions. He will travel to Atlanta for a Week 10 showdown against the Falcons. He threw for 385 yards with two touchdowns and one interception, and rushed for 60 yards on seven carries in his previous meeting against the Falcons during the playoffs last season.

Under siege, Russell Wilson throws a pair of touchdowns

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(10/29/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson threw for only 139 yards against the Rams, but it's hard to blame him considering he was under constant pressure, getting sacked seven times. He threw a pair of touchdown passes to salvage his Fantasy performance.

Wilson found Golden Tate for both scores, the first coming on a 2-yard slant in the second quarter. In the third, Wilson lofted a deep one for Tate, who snatched it over corner Janoris Jenkins and pranced his way to an 80-yard touchdown.

Wilson hit 10 of 18 throws, with his receivers dropping a couple throws. Wilson ran three times for 16 yards.

Wilson, who's tossed five touchdowns without an interception the past two weeks, plays the Buccaneers in Week 9.

Russell Wilson aims for better results vs. Rams

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(10/22/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson didn't light up the Rams as a rookie last season. He averaged 205 passing yards and 36 rushing yards in two meetings, accounting for two touchdowns against three interceptions.

But Wilson rolls into the Week 8 game at St. Louis with momentum. He threw three touchdown passes in the Week 7 win at Arizona, moving him up to 10th among Fantasy quarterbacks. Wilson has thrown 11 touchdowns and four interceptions while running for 323 yards. He's yet to rush for a score, but it's only a matter of time. Wilson ran for four touchdowns last season.

The Rams rank in the middle of the pack defending quarterbacks. The biggest concern, from a Fantasy perspective, is how bad St. Louis is against the run. Marshawn Lynch should destroy this 30th-ranked run defense, which could limit Wilson's pass attempts.

Still, consider Wilson a top-10 option in Week 8.

Russell Wilson does early damage to down Cardinals

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(10/17/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson stayed in the pocket more than usual in Week 7 against the Cardinals, but he did more than enough damage with his arm to make up for it.

Wilson was efficient in completing 18 of 29 passes for 235 yards, while tossing a trio of touchdowns. He connected on scores of 31, 15 and 1 yards in the game, the first two of which came during the first half.

He added 30 yards on seven carries, his lowest total since Week 3. The only downside to his game was the pair of fumbles he lost, while putting the ball on the ground three times total. The Seahawks won the game handily, 34-22.

Wilson has completed 61.5 percent of his passes for 1,489 through seven games, with 11 passing touchdowns and four interceptions. He gets extra time off before his next game, set for Monday during Week 8 against the Rams.

Russell Wilson has tough Week 7 matchup

by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer

(10/16/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has produced a mix bag of results this season, with two games of 25 or more Fantasy points, and four with 16 or fewer. He's failed to pass for a touchdown twice this season, and has yet to rush for a score.

Wilson faces the Cardinals in Week 7, a team that has allowed opposing quarterbacks to score 19.3 Fantasy points per game. They're on a roll recently, though, allowing an average of 10.7 Fantasy points per game over their last three. No quarterback has rushed for more than 25 against the Cardinals this year, and they've faced runners like Cam Newton and Colin Kaepernick.

The Seahawks have thrown the third-fewest passes in the NFL, and while Wilson can help offset some of the lost passing value with rushing yards, it's usually not enough to make him a top option.

With a Thursday night game against a top defense, Wilson in best left on the bench for Week 7.

Russell Wilson efficient, but can't find the end zone

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(10/13/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson had another efficient game, but failed to put the ball in the end zone.

Wilson was effective against the Titans, picking up 23 completions on 31 attemps for 257 yards. Despite his strong play, the team decided to get conservative when they were in the red zone, and leaned heavily on Marshawn Lynch. Wilson continued to prove his effectiveness on the ground, picking up 61 yards on 10 carries.

Wilson will look to get back on track Week 7 against the Cardinals.

Russell Wilson has tough task against Titans

by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer

(10/10/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has produced a mix bag of results through the season's first five weeks -- he has two games with 25 or more Fantasy points and three with 16 or fewer.

His Week 6 opponent, the Titans, have allowed the seventh-fewest Fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks, with only one (Matt Schaub) scoring more than 13 points against them. Additionally, the Titans have allowed just 17 rushing yards by quarterbacks all year; Wilson is coming off a career-best 102 rushing yards in Week 5.

Something will have to break here, and it may end up being Wilson -- who has been erratic in 2013. If there's a better option available, it might be wise to bench Wilson for Week 6 and avoid what could be a down day.

Russell Wilson has career day rushing in losing effort

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10/6/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson had a tale of two halves during a 34-28 loss Week 5 at Indianapolis. Wilson completed 15 of 31 passes for 210 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, while rushing for a career-high 102 yards on 13 carries.

Wilson had quite the efficient and effective first half. He completed 9 of 16 passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns to lead Seattle to a 19-17 halftime lead. Wilson, who had a 121.9 quarterback rating in the first half, completed touchdown passes of 10 yards to Golden Tate and 28 yards to Jermaine Kearse. He also had 54 rushing yards by halftime. His only blemish of the first half was a lost fumble right before halftime.

While Wilson rushed for 48 yards after the half, his passing numbers went downhill. He completed just 6 of 15 passes for 82 yards and one interception, which came on the final drive as Seattle was threatening for the game-winning score.

Wilson surpassed 100 rushing yards in a game for the first time in his career Sunday. He's thrown for multiple touchdowns just twice in five games this season. The Seahawks are back in action Week 6 vs. Tennessee.

It could be another brutal week for Russell Wilson

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10/1/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson failed to throw a touchdown pass Week 4 for just the third time in 22 career starts (including playoffs). Wilson will look to avoid making it four times in 23 starts when the Seahawks travel to Indianapolis Week 5.

The bad news for Wilson is that quarterbacks haven't had great success against Indianapolis, averaging 10 Fantasy points per week, which is the lowest average in the league. In fact, quarterbacks have totaled two passing touchdowns to six interceptions against the Colts, and the last two quarterbacks -- Colin Kaepernick and Blaine Gabbert -- to face Indianapolis haven't thrown a touchdown.

Wilson hasn't been a very good Fantasy option this season. He's thrown for more than one touchdown just once in four games. It's a real shame too since he had a strong finish to the 2012 regular season, throwing for multiple touchdowns six times in the last nine games.

Week 5 doesn't present a favorable matchup, so if you can lean on another quarterback, then consider keeping Wilson on your bench. Alternative options include Brian Hoyer, Jay Cutler, Sam Bradford, Andy Dalton and Alex Smith.

Russell Wilson runs to salvage weak stat line

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/29/2013)As a passer, Russell Wilson was under siege and underwhelming on Sunday at Houston. As a rusher, though, he was pretty darn good.

Wilson amassed 77 rush yards on 10 carries, many of which came in the second half. Wilson likely ran more to catch the Texans defense off guard -- the Houston pass rush was constantly in his backfield as he played behind an O-line sporting three backups.

As a passer Wilson was a disaster. He barely completed half of his passes for 123 yards with an interception.

I'm nervous to start him going forward for a couple of reasons: One, he's not typically running for 77 yards a game -- the matchup dictated it this week. Two, it's clear he's not going to throw a ton no matter the flow of a game. He played nearly five 15-minute quarters and attempted just 23 passes. That's the second-highest amount of passes he's thrown this year. And with him throwing that little every week it's hard to count on him to throw a touchdown or two (or four), especially with his receiving corps being a mess. The Seahawks' leading receiver on Sunday was Marshawn Lynch; no receiver has had more than 91 yards in a game this year. It's as if Wilson needs a very favorable matchup in order to keep his passing stats from being poor. Or so it seems for now.

He might have to throw a decent amount next week at Indianapolis, but there's no telling just how great he'll be.

Russell Wilson limited against Texans

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(9/29/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was held without a touchdown against the Texans.

Wilson finished the game 12 of 23, with 123 yards. Wilson made up for some of those struggles with a strong game on the ground. He gained 77 yards on 10 carries. Despite the poor game, Wilson actually kept his team in the matchup with a couple of late long drives.

Wilson will take on the Colts Week 5.

Russell Wilson looking to build on momentum

by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/24/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson came alive in Week 3, scoring four touchdowns and turning around what had been a rather underwhelming season. While Wilson only managed 202 passing yards, he was out of the game and replaced by his backup by the end of the third quarter.

Wilson's Week 4 opponent, the Texans, have been exceptional against the pass this year, allowing just 158 passing yards per game -- the second-lowest average in the league (behind, fittingly, Seattle). Yes, the Texans have allowed six passing touchdowns (11th-most in the league), but four of those were in Week 1, to Philip Rivers, in a game very similar to Wilson's Week 3 performance.

Additionally, Wilson hasn't been doing a ton of damage with his legs, rushing for 54 yards over the first three games. While Houston hasn't faced the most mobile of quarterbacks, they've still held the opposition to 28 yards on just three rushes.

In short, this may not be the week we see Wilson carry the momentum of a big game forward. If there's a better option on your roster, you may want to bench Wilson against what could ultimately be a very tough opponent.

Russell Wilson has monster game against Jaguars

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(9/22/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson got in sync with his receivers Week 3 against the Jaguars.

Wilson tossed 4 touchdowns, finishing the game with 202 passing yards. Wilson went 14 for 21, and added 14 rushing yards. He was replaced by Tavaris Jackson late in the third, once the Seahawks took a big lead.

Wilson will face the Texans Week 4.

Russell Wilson not expected to do much

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/20/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is looking like a Fantasy bust through two games. He's just not doing enough to help Fantasy owners.

So far this season against Carolina and San Francisco, Wilson has 28 Fantasy points combined. He's passed for just 462 yards, two touchdowns and one interception and has 15 carries for 40 yards. He only attempted 19 passes against the 49ers.

This week against the Jaguars, Wilson could again be just managing the game. He could obviously have his way against Jacksonville, but the Seahawks won't need him to do much outside of hand off to his running backs.

We'd only start Wilson if needed this week, but plenty of No. 2 quarterbacks have higher upside like Sam Bradford, Carson Palmer, Andy Dalton and even Terrelle Pryor. We hope Wilson will eventually turn into a playmaker who can benefit Fantasy owners, but right now he's not worth starting in the majority of leagues.

Russell Wilson throws for 142 yards in Week 2

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/16/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson did just enough to manage the game and lead his team to victory Sunday night at home against the 49ers.

Wilson brushed off a first quarter interception as he hooked up with Marshawn Lynch for a short, 7-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. He completed 8 of 19 passes for 142 yards with one touchdown and one interception in a 29-3 victory. He was sacked three times and finished with a 63.9 passer rating. He also rushed for 33 yards on 10 carries.

Wilson has completed 33 of 52 passes for 462 yards with two touchdowns and one interception through two games. He'll look to keep things going in Week 3 at home against the Jaguars. Jacksonville allowed 126 passing yards to Terrelle Pryor in Week 2.

Russell Wilson will have his hands full vs. 49ers

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/10/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson heads into a tough Week 2 matchup at home against the 49ers.

Wilson had mixed results against the 49ers last season, however, the last time Wilson faced the 49ers at home, he fired four touchdown passes and completed 15 of 21 attempts for 171 yards. He has totaled 293 yards passing with four touchdowns and two interceptions in two career games against San Francisco.

Wilson, who cracked the 300-yard mark in Week 1 at Carolina, should have a tough time moving the chains against San Francisco's defense, even through the 49ers allowed 333 yards and three passing touchdowns to Aaron Rodgers last week. At this point, there are other quarterbacks with better Fantasy matchups heading into Week 2. Consider Wilson a low-end starting option in deeper formats for Week 2.

Russell Wilson efficient, but only throws one

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(9/8/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson had a nice start to the year, but only tossed one touchdown against the Panthers.

Wilson completed 25 passes in 33 attempts for 320 yards. He tossed a 43 yards touchdown to Jermaine Kearse for his only touchdown of the game. Wilson also had 7 rushing yards on 5 attempts. He'll face off against the 49ers next week.

Russell Wilson to take on underrated Carolina secondary

by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/5/2013)The Carolina Panthers defense had a strange 2012. Even though they allowed an NFL-worst 66.85 percent completion rate and gave up 223 yards per game, the Panthers still held opposing quarterbacks to the ninth-fewest Fantasy points per game. And they allowed just 9.19 rushing yards per game to quarterbacks, the fifth-lowest rate in the NFL.

While Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson can run, he's not reliant on it. In last year's matchup, the Panthers held Wilson to 221 yards passing and a touchdown, with two interceptions and just 12 rushing yards. Additionally, the Panthers led the NFL with 10 interceptions in the preseason; we tend to take preseason stats with a grain of salt, but Carolina's defense looked exceptional in the four games, and could be underrated heading in.

Wilson is a very talented quarterback, but should probably be left on the bench in 12-team leagues (wherever possible). He doesn't have a reliable group of receivers and he's going up against a defense that is quietly suited to stop his brand of play.

Russell Wilson picked off twice vs. Packers

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(8/24/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson threw two interceptions in Friday's preseason game against the Packers.

Willson completed his first seven passes of the game before throwing an interception during the fourth series of the night. He was picked off again in the next on a deep pass intended for Doug Baldwin.

Wilson played into the third quarter and completed 11 of 17 passes for 126 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions. He was sacked four times and finished with a 47.3 passer rating.

He is 21 of 35 for 276 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions through three preseason games. The Seahawks will host the Raiders in Thursday's preseason finale.

Russell Wilson leads Seahawks in preseason rout

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(8/18/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson tossed a pair of touchdown passes during Saturday's 40-10 preseason rout of Denver. Wilson was an efficient 8 of 12 for 127 yards, while adding 10 rushing yards on one carry.

Wilson opened the scoring when he connected with Jermaine Kearse for a 12-yard touchdown at 8:37 of the first quarter. Wilson's second touchdown pass was a 3-yard strike to Sean McGrath with 32 seconds left in the second quarter.

Wilson is 10 for 18 (55.6 percent) through two preseason games. He has 150 passing yards, 19 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

Golden Tate to benefit most from Percy Harvin's absence

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(7/30/2013)Percy Harvin says he'll need surgery on his hip with the recovery time reportedly at three-to-four months. That probably makes him a candidate to begin the year on injured reserve with the "designated to return" tag.

That return could come conveniently after the Seahawks' bye week, but that's Week 12. So an owner who drafts Harvin might have him for one week of the Fantasy regular season and then the postseason. Maybe. That makes him useless for my roster unless we're talking about a league with deep benches or long-term formats. Forget about him if you're in a typical draft.

The move opens the door for Golden Tate to keep his lot with the Seahawks. Per ProFootballFocus.com Tate played on 77.3 pct. of the team's snaps last year and was on the field more toward the end of the year after he established himself. There's room for him to improve on the 45-catch, 688-yard, seven-touchdown season he just had. Pete Carroll telling CBSSports.com NFL Insider Jason La Canfora that Tate is being used "in everything" is also a positive.

As for Russell Wilson, he's not quite as attractive without Harvin there. We've seen Harvin inflate quarterback numbers in the past and even though Wilson had a monster year without him last season it's tough to see him maxing out his stats again with the same crew. He's going to slide in my rankings.

Percy Harvin hip injury could be very bad news

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(7/25/2013)Percy Harvin reportedly tore the labrum in his hip recently and the injury is forcing him to seek a second opinion. Surgery is a possibility. That much we know from Seahawks coach Pete Carroll from his time with the media on Thursday.

There haven't been many times in NFL history where a player has a tear in his hip, even a slight one, and bounces back to play 16 games at an ultra-high level. In fact, most of the time when rumor of an injury gets out there and is confirmed by a team official, it's legitimate. That's the fear with Harvin's situation as of this writing.

Fortunately, not many people are drafting their Fantasy rosters in late July. Injuries like this are why we wait (and wait, and wait) to draft. It goes without saying that if Harvin's injury is serious he'll become an untouchable Fantasy player.

As for his teammates, there probably will be a market correction in their draft averages, starting with quarterback Russell Wilson. He was outstanding last season without Harvin but the addition of Harvin added a layer of dependability to his stat expectations and should have accounted for any decline in rushing stats Wilson would have in 2013. The receiving corps in Seattle will be headlined by Sidney Rice and Golden Tate, the two guys who helped Wilson out last season. Doug Baldwin and Zach Miller are other suitors for Wilson but not having Harvin really casts a shadow on his expectations.

If you do happen to draft between now and when Harvin's plan of action is realized, don't spend a Top-65 pick on the versatile receiver since there is a legit chance he misses some time.

We understand most leagues won't wait on a quarterback like we did in this mock draft, but that's still a tremendous value pick to get Wilson in Round 6 on average. He was a standout quarterback last season and should again do well in 2013, especially with the addition of Percy Harvin.

In waiting on Wilson until Round 6 you can start your draft with at least two running backs, two receivers and a tight end or flex. You can then draft Wilson, who last year had at least 20 Fantasy points in a standard league in seven of his final eight games.

Wilson should finish this season as a Top 10 Fantasy quarterback, and you'll be happy to have him on your team, especially if you wait long enough to draft him with a mid-round pick.

Wilson would rather not run

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(6/13/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson told ESPN that if push came to shove he'd be willing to run, but it's not why he is where he is. Wilson believes he'll struggle to stay healthy if he runs amok even though he practices a conservative approach when running to get out of bounds and avoid big hits. "To be honest with you, I dont really like running," Wilson said. "Id rather throw the ball to guys and let the true playmakers make the plays. When I have to run to get a first down, Ill do that. If something extra happens, that is always good, too."

Wilson feels better prepared

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(6/12/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson said this offseason he feels more prepared because he's getting all the first-team reps. As a rookie last season, Wilson was sharing those snaps with Matt Flynn before Wilson won the job. Well, it helps a lot, getting all the first-team reps just because I get to go against the ones every day first of all," he said. "Our defense is very, very talented. So to go against them every play is an awesome experience for me. And then just getting the groove  the offensive line getting the groove with the receivers, tight ends and running backs. Last year I was splitting a third of the reps all the way up through August pretty much. So that definitely helps a lot."

Wilson ahead of 2012 pace

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(5/21/2013)Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Monday that quarterback Russell Wilson was "a million miles ahead of where we were." But there's more to it than that: Wilson has put on six pounds of muscle to his lower body to handle the wear and tear of the football season. He also is taking first-team reps this spring instead of third-team reps, which is where he was as late as last August. Wilson also said a passing camp he held with teammates in L.A. helped him get a head start on offseason training. As such, the offense flowed rather smoothly in OTA workouts Monday. "I thought we did great," Wilson said. "There were a couple of miscues here and there, but I thought we were pretty sharp. Compared to where we were last year, compared to where we were last week, I think were miles and miles ahead."

Carroll expects Wilson to get better

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(4/5/2013)In a video Q&A on the Seahawks official website, head coach Pete Carroll tabbed quarterback Russell Wilson as the player most likely to break out on 2013. "I think he's going to really do well this year," Carroll said of Wilson. "He's going to bust out and will benefit tremendously from his first year. It may be hard to imagine him getting better but I think he's going to get a lot better."

Wilson adds three TDs in Pro Bowl

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(1/28/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson continued his multiple touchdown streak despite playing in a meaningless all-star game, spiking the AFC for three touchdowns on 8 of 10 passing in the 2013 Pro Bowl. He had 98 yards passing and 10 yards rushing in the game.

Wilson keeps same system

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(1/18/2013)The Seattle Times reports that with Darrell Bevell returning for a third season as Seattles offensive coordinator, it means continuity going forward for quarterback Russell Wilson. Bevell coming back means Wilson won't have to learn a new offensive system heading into his second year. In fact, Bevell received a new contract, according to ESPN.

Wilson's prayer unanswered

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(1/13/2013)Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson led a valiant comeback attempt Sunday at Atlanta, but his Hail Mary pass as time expired was intercepted in the Falcons' end zone and Seattle suffered a 30-28 loss in the Divisional round of the playoffs. Seattle briefly held the lead at 28-27 with 31 seconds left, but Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan led a quick scoring drive, setting up Matt Bryant for the game-winning 49-yard field goal with 8 seconds remaining. Seattle had trailed 20-0 halftime and 27-7 heading into the fourth quarter. Wilson finished 24 of 36 for 385 yards and three touchdowns (two passing). He completed touchdown passes of 3 and 29 yards. He also had a 1-yard touchdown run and led the team with 60 rushing yards on seven carries.

Wilson soars in playoff debut

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(1/6/2013)Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson turned in a decent performance in his playoff debut during Sunday's NFC Wild Card game against the Redskins. Wilson was not asked to do much as he completed 15 of 26 passes for 187 yards and a touchdown pass in a 24-14 victory. Down 14-0, he led his team back into the game in the second half and connected with fullback Michael Robinson on a 4-yard strike. Wilson ran eight times for 67 yards and helped snap an eight-game postseason losing streak away from home for the Seahawks. He was sacked five times and finished with a 92.9 quarterback rating.

Mr. Wilson heads to Washington

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(1/3/2013)Russell Wilson's hot streak has pushed the Seahawks into the playoffs and a date with the Redskins on Sunday. Wilson will take on a Redskins pass defense that's improved a bit of late, allowing multiple passing touchdowns to just two of the last five quarterbacks its faced. The defense corralled Tony Romo into three interceptions and has six total in its last three games. But not many passers are as hot as Wilson, who has found a way to score multiple touchdowns in eight of his last nine games.